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April 2, 2013 |POPULAR MECHANICS

The New York International Auto Show for 2013 features a lean, mean Caddilac CTS, the return of the fire-breathing Camaro Z28, a hot-rodded version of an entry-level Mercedes, and lots more.

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Jaguar XKR-S GT

It's not just extra letters that make this Jaguar extra-special. It's also an overload of carbon fiber aerodynamic elements and a limited run of just 30 copies for North America (of which our neighbors to the north get 5). The giant wing, front splitter, and dive planes (those things on the front corners) combine to produce 320 lbs. of maximum downforce for your track day excursions. Power is unchanged from the XKR-S, with 550 hp coming from the supercharged V-8. Other enhancements include Jaguar's first application of carbon ceramic brakes, a revised suspension, a faster steering ratio, increased spring rates, and height-adjustable dampers. All this can be yours for the price of $174,000, not including destination.

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Jaguar XKR-S GT

It's not just extra letters that make this Jaguar extra-special. It's also an overload of carbon fiber aerodynamic elements and a limited run of just 30 copies for North America (of which our neighbors to the north get 5). The giant wing, front splitter, and dive planes (those things on the front corners) combine to produce 320 lbs. of maximum downforce for your track day excursions. Power is unchanged from the XKR-S, with 550 hp coming from the supercharged V-8. Other enhancements include Jaguar's first application of carbon ceramic brakes, a revised suspension, a faster steering ratio, increased spring rates, and height-adjustable dampers. All this can be yours for the price of $174,000, not including destination.